National Sea Monkey Day
May 16, Friday
History of the holiday
In 1957, inventor Harold von Braunhut introduced sea monkeys under the name "Instant Life". In 1962, they were renamed "Sea Monkeys" because of their tails that resembled those of monkeys. These creatures became a true pop culture phenomenon, appearing in comics and TV shows such as The Simpsons and South Park. In 1998, sea monkeys even traveled to space aboard the shuttle Discovery.
How to celebrate National Sea Monkey Day?
Here are a few ways to celebrate this day:
* Buy a sea monkey kit and watch them grow
* Give a kit to a child to teach them how to care for pets
* Share photos or videos of your sea monkeys on social media using the hashtag #NationalSeaMonkeyDay
* Learn about the history and biology of these unique creatures
* Host a themed party or workshop dedicated to sea monkeys
Fun facts about sea monkeys
* Sea monkeys are a hybrid species of brine shrimp created in a lab
* They can enter a cryptobiotic state and "come to life" when water is added
* These creatures have three eyes and breathe through special appendages
* Sea monkeys respond to light and swim toward its source
* Their average lifespan is about two years, but they can live longer with proper care